Probably. Mike’s douchebaggery is at the level that he never bought a book at all, he’s been stealing one from another student in the classroom every time he needs one. If the extra books are found, Walky gets the blame, if not, he makes a killing at the end of the semester when they buy books back. It’s win-win for Mike.
Justme
I think it’s also to mess with Walkie’s mind to make him think his books are reproducing…
Walkie seperating his books: “NO SEX!”
Later, Walkie is seen sleeving his text books in condoms while attracting stares of others.
I love how they’re talking about Mike as if he isn’t right behind them. Giving them the finger. And plotting the banging of someone’s mom. For a nickel.
Textbooks naturally multiply. it’s part of the cycle of life. See, they consume money for food, and then mate while you’re not looking, giving birth to $50 tomes that you have to read by Tuesday.
So Mike either bought several of the same text book to stuff in Walky’s bag, or he’s been stealing other people’s text books. The most likely and cost effective is the latter.
I guess not since the juxtaposition of some other sap being stuck as Mike’s roommate, and then showing his roommate, but I’ve felt that way about books regardless of their actual number, haha.
Animaniac
Also, we’ve seen Mike putting his textbooks in Walky’s backpack in several previous strips.
I love that, even though they’re in totally different places right now, it looks like Joyce is peering into panel four to give Walky a look of concern and dissaproval.
So I wonder how Joyce’ll react when she finds out Ethan’s gay. Smart money’s on another freakout, but personally, I could see Joyce being one of those “love the sinner, hate the sin” types and trying to save her new from damnation through buttsex.
Poor Joyce’s head is going to explode when she finds out Ethan’s gay. I see another hiccup fit in her near future, followed by a well intentioned but very naive “Have you ever tried not being gay?” and then lots of awkward “I like you, friend, and awkwardly support the fact that you’re gay! Come to Jesus!” actions.
Depends on how devotedly she has read her bible, and then dedicated it to memory. Somewhere in Deuteronomy, it says that two men shall not lie as a man and woman shall lie.
84 thoughts on “Backpack”
Rognik
Math books taught themselves.
That, or they’re part rabbit.
Henry
Has Mike been stealing other people’s math books and putting them in there?
Man’s a ninja of douchebaggery.
Bill M.
Probably. Mike’s douchebaggery is at the level that he never bought a book at all, he’s been stealing one from another student in the classroom every time he needs one. If the extra books are found, Walky gets the blame, if not, he makes a killing at the end of the semester when they buy books back. It’s win-win for Mike.
Justme
I think it’s also to mess with Walkie’s mind to make him think his books are reproducing…
Walkie seperating his books: “NO SEX!”
Later, Walkie is seen sleeving his text books in condoms while attracting stares of others.
Baggy
Go back 2 chapters. Mike put them there between classes
http://www.dumbingofage.com/2010/comic/book-1/02-uphill-from-here/uphill/
Digidestined of Trust (Tim)
HAHA! Ethan really has that sixth sense,
David Herbert
Aww, poor Walky. Here’s hoping Mike doesn’t draw a dick on him while he sleeps.
Vivvav
That’s way too tame for Mike.
Ragnal
Ohhh, you, having hope that Mike won’t do something like that.
Bekah
Mike won’t draw a dick on Walky. He’ll put a real dick on Walky.
Cranberrier
On his face!
Cha
Don’t you mean his faaaaaaaaaaaaaaace?
Harry_Cox
…with his penis.
Narbodi
For a nickel.
JackNapier
They’re math books; they’re born with this knowledge.
dchorror
Yeah, but you know the adage, those who can’t do, teach.
Doctor_Who
Hey, college textbooks cost a lot. Sell the extras.
Mike’s reaction will be worth far more than the money.
calendarman27
unlike your mom who mike overpaid for
Bickendan
Worst nickel ever spent.
TPmanW
That’s probably just part of Mike’s plan- suddenly Walky’s framed for theft.
Zap
I like Mike’s especially sour expression in the second panel.
Rognik
Coupled nicely with an expressive hand gesture I missed the first time through.
Confuzor
I love how they’re talking about Mike as if he isn’t right behind them. Giving them the finger. And plotting the banging of someone’s mom. For a nickel.
Zaratustra
And Mike won’t speak up because, frankly, it’s all true.
Uncle Rylon
You know, what’s Ethan’s saying is probably more of dick move than most of what Mike does. Well, except for when Mike’s punching people.
Tristan J
Mike’s math books banged your backpack.
Joebo
for a nickel.
Tristan J
In the butt.
Rognik
I thought it was in the FAAAAACE.
Oh, I actually gave into the meme. I feel so dirty…
Bekah
With their penis.
wnderjif
your mom = $.05 x Joe^FAAAAACE
Jackson
The math doesn’t lie.
arjay2813
i wonder if they don’t even see mike there. walky needs to learn that multiplication is implied in math books. forgive the pun.
JesseJanitect
I’m amused at Mike being on the receiving end of this for once.
Gnoka
He certainly looks angry about it. Well, a different sort of angry than the usual.
calendarman27
I wonder if he really cares about what they think about him, or if he’s just taking an opportunity to flip someone off
LurkerAbove
Had a good chuckle out of this strip. MORE!
Ridureyu
Textbooks naturally multiply. it’s part of the cycle of life. See, they consume money for food, and then mate while you’re not looking, giving birth to $50 tomes that you have to read by Tuesday.
Joebo
So Mike either bought several of the same text book to stuff in Walky’s bag, or he’s been stealing other people’s text books. The most likely and cost effective is the latter.
MM
When has Mike ever treated cost as an impediment to his random acts of malice?
Though granted, given how many more people would be inconvenienced, stealing’s still the more likely option.
RickZarber
I like to imagine Mike is offering to carry other people’s books for them.
Jillian
And then just never giving them back? Brilliance!
gangler
The second the book reaches his hands he punches you in the face and runs like the dickens.
Wackd
Runs like the dickens carrying a college math textbook? Are we sure he doesn’t have abductee powers in this universe?
Tunasammich
I think it’s just a joke that he has a bunch of heavy math texts.
Tunasammich
I guess not since the juxtaposition of some other sap being stuck as Mike’s roommate, and then showing his roommate, but I’ve felt that way about books regardless of their actual number, haha.
Animaniac
Also, we’ve seen Mike putting his textbooks in Walky’s backpack in several previous strips.
Henry
Several? I only remember the one strip.
calendarman27
I love that, even though they’re in totally different places right now, it looks like Joyce is peering into panel four to give Walky a look of concern and dissaproval.
Dahlia
Well, Walky, you see…
When a mommy math textbook and a daddy math textbook love each other VERY, VERY much–
Ok I’ll stop right there Dx;;;
Kavonde
So I wonder how Joyce’ll react when she finds out Ethan’s gay. Smart money’s on another freakout, but personally, I could see Joyce being one of those “love the sinner, hate the sin” types and trying to save her new from damnation through buttsex.
Kavonde
As in, Ethan’s damned through buttsex. Not that Joyce will try to save him through buttsex. Although you never know…
begbert2
I think that’s the most face-on we’ve ever seen Mike, isn’t it?
begbert2
How did this comment end up here? Oh never mind.
Hello, Mr. Anderson
Ha! Brilliant!
Undrave
Say did we find out who is Ethan’s roommate?? Maybe its Jacob. Or Faz.
Jillian
….while I normally harbor perverse sexual lust for Joyce (when she’s not being a twit) I think I’m finally sick of her sweater vest/polo combo.
-holds up the famous yellow dress- Try this!
daughterofthestars
Oooooh, Walky. You are my favorite character.
You
Math books contain the concept of the fractal. This explains everything.
Digidestined of Trust (Tim)
Not sure where in Ohio you are in Willis and how close to Cinci you are, but tornadoes are moving north.
Janette
He’s in C-bus
Leesai
Poor Joyce’s head is going to explode when she finds out Ethan’s gay. I see another hiccup fit in her near future, followed by a well intentioned but very naive “Have you ever tried not being gay?” and then lots of awkward “I like you, friend, and awkwardly support the fact that you’re gay! Come to Jesus!” actions.
Rognik
Depends on how devotedly she has read her bible, and then dedicated it to memory. Somewhere in Deuteronomy, it says that two men shall not lie as a man and woman shall lie.
Lesbians, however, are awesome.
Ezzy
After reading the comments, it is apparent that Willis has created the meme-iest comic ever.
Tristan J
For your information, Mike and I bang every night in the most epic of hate-fucks.
Wackd
This isn’t love, it’s blackmail.
Henry
And the price is a nickel.
Chrisby
I didn’t think Walky would catch on so quickly.
Then again, I didn’t think Mike would just keep cramming more and more of the same textbook into his backpack…
Janette
Least you can sell the extras for cash…
Harry_Cox
Liking Mike’s signaling in the second panel.
ziggy78eog